Saturday, September 20, 2014

The Roundup with PW


Clancy's Estate Prompts Dispute: When Tom Clancy died in 2013, he left behind an estate worth $83 million. Lawyers for his widow are arguing in court that she shouldn't have to pay $6 million in taxes, and that instead, the burden should be shifted to the four children from his first marriage.

'Fault in Our Stars' Crosses $300M: The modestly-budgeted film will gross over $300 million worldwide by week’s end for Fox. If ever there was a perfect storm in releasing a film, this was it.

Amazon Carrier Billing : Germans can now pay for digital purchases in their monthly phone bill.

Chast Talks NBA Longlist: Roz Chast finds herself right at the center of conversation in the publishing world as the only woman to make the National Book Award’s 2014 nonfiction longlist.

Bookstore Battle Comes to an End: Fired Book Culture employees returned to work with higher wages and health benefits following a summer showdown with the management.


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